Preparing For Your Sailing Week
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Welcome to Sail Georgian Bay

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Welcome to Your Summer Sailing School at Sail Georgian Bay!
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​Your sailing camp runs from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

If you have any questions, or would like to inform us about health, allergies and other issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can be reached at [email protected]

Happy sailing!

The Sail Georgian Bay Crew
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What to bring

  • Coast Guard approved life jacket or PFD. This must fit properly and be in good condition. If it is too large, it isn’t safe!
  • Lunch, snacks and extra drinks in a small cooler or cooler bag.
  • Water (refilling is available)
  • Sunscreen (environmentally safe)
  • Sunglasses with 100% UVA & UVB protection.
  • A hat or visor with a clip or tie to tie to lifejacket
  • Fast drying, closed-toe water shoes (for sailing) and closed-toe shoes for wearing on land
  • A large beach towel and bathing suit.
  • Warm clothes including sweatshirts, track pants, windbreaker jacket and rain gear. 
  • Waterproof bags for wet clothes
  • Everything should be labeled with child's name
  • Please make sure you wear closed-toed water shoes. Slides and flip-flops are not allowed.

Where to be

  • We are located in Rhoda's Boathouse, at Meaford Harbour. Look for our fleet of sailboats on the docks.
  • Attendance is taken every morning upon arrival.  Make sure to check-In your child with a Coach or Volunteer every morning. 
  • There are two pick-up times for parents to pick up their children:  at noon during the lunch break and at the end of the day, at 4 pm. We cannot accommodate pick-ups at any other time of the day unless it is an emergency. 
  • If your child will be late, they must be dropped off during the lunch break 12-1 pm, we cannot accommodate other drop-off times.
  • Sail Georgian Bay club house will be restricted to the staff and athletes attending that week.
  • Meetings for new parents, sailors or others who are not sailing will be conducted outside.
  • ​Parents, guardians and other spectators are encouraged to watch from the breakwall.

Arrival and Departure

  •  Sailing starts at 9 am sharp. It would be wise to be there a few minutes early so you can check-in for attendance with the coaches, store your backpack and get ready for your lesson. The sailing instructors open up the boat house around 8:45 am.
  • Sailing ends at 4 pm. If students need to leave at the lunch break, their parents must inform the coaches in the morning
  • Students may not leave the boathouse area during lunch unless they have a written note from a parent or guardian.
  • Please call or email the school if your child will be late or absent for any reason.
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